Who suffered worse in their defeat, Cotto or Pavlik?

[Rantcatrat]

Cotto suffered more.

It's a lot easier to come back (both physically and mentally) from a fight where you're technically outclassed than it is from a fight where your will gets broken to the point where you collapse to your knees.

Cotto is a better fighter than Pavlik, but he has a bigger challenge in overcoming his defeat.

Strong Post. I'm not sure that Cotto is a better fighter than Pavlik can be made until we see how their respective careers pan out. But, Cotto beat Sugar Shane, so fair enough.